Deer Park XC, Gloucestershire...

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Has anyone been there? They have a two phase event coming up where they have an 'Approx 2'3' class and an 'Approx 2'6' class - I dont know which to enter! Any advice gratefully received; I dont want to go over 2'6 at the moment, so if it is a full up course then I think I'd better stick with 2'3...

Is it a nice course? The website looks fab! :)
 
I've been schooling there, but not done a competition

All I can say is that they have water (x2), ditches, steps and drops etc

So if your horse is a bit sticky on the more unusual fences (rather than pure height), I'd stick to the smaller size and make it a confidence building exercise.
 
Its a very easy 2'6 course the palisade in my sig is DeerPark and that is probably the biggest fence - the water is very inviting - the smaller course is tiny tiny .
there is a ditch alternative and the water isnt a step down its a 2ft log then a few strides - go on be brave !!

Sharonx
 
I've only schooled there but the jumps are mostly nice and inviting, in my opinion the water is terrible though so be careful. If I'm honest I was disappointed when I went there and don't think I'd bother going again, it's also quite difficult to get to so be prepared. But as a confidence building course it's good (was my horses first ever cross country and she jumped everything). (Only my opinions so I'm sure others will disagree with me).
 
I would agree with TS re the water, the last time I went (November, did the 2'3"), we had to jump a tiny log which was just in the water and the take off was very boggy. I think the new water (haven't been through it) is lined with concrete! :eek:

Other than that it is well built and inviting and generally gets plenty of entries, even though the fees are a bit steep (IMO)!
 
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